Rs 72 Lakh Cash Seized from Inter-State Bus in Kottayam: Two Andhra Pradesh Residents Arrested in Suspected Hawala Operation

Dec 04, 2025 12:56 pm CST

Excise officials in Kottayam seized approximately Rs 72 lakh in undocumented cash from an inter-state bus during routine inspections ahead of holidays and local elections. Two Andhra Pradesh residents were arrested after failing to provide documentation for the funds. Authorities suspect a hawala operation, highlighting how criminal networks increasingly use inter-state buses to transport black money while avoiding detection.